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Spend 80 minutes with Melt’s chocolatiers learning Aztec hot chocolate and the Italian Birrerin in London. This hands-on session blends tasting, technique and chocolate history—perfect for a cozy, rainy-day treat.
Spend 80 minutes with Melt’s chocolatiers learning Aztec hot chocolate and the Italian Birrerin in London. This hands-on session blends tasting, technique and chocolate history—perfect for a cozy, rainy-day treat.
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At Melt’s Hot Chocolate Workshop in London, you trade the city’s gray drizzle for something richer: an hour and twenty minutes spent learning how to coax deep, spicy warmth from cocoa. Located in London, England, United Kingdom, the experience is a hands-on class led by Melt’s world-class chocolatiers that walks you through an Aztec-style hot chocolate made with local spices and the Italian Birrerin — a modern mash-up of hot chocolate, coffee and cream with an optional drop of liquor.
The workshop opens with a short primer on where chocolate comes from and what 'single-origin' really means, then moves to the workbench where you’ll grind, blend and whisk. Key features include the Aztec hot chocolate recipe (think toasted cacao, peppery spice and a velvety finish), the Birrerin technique for marrying espresso and cream, and a guided tasting of single-origin chocolates to highlight differences in bean terroir. Expect hands-on tempering demonstrations, tasting flights of dark and milk samples, and close instruction on texture and mouthfeel from artisans who do this every day.
This class stands out in London’s food scene because it compresses craft chocolate education and sensory practice into one practical session that’s family-friendly (minimum age 8) but sophisticated enough for serious chocolate fans. It complements the city’s café culture rather than replacing it: you’ll leave better equipped to spot single-origin labels, understand roast notes, and tweak a hot chocolate recipe at home.
Practical details are straightforward: the session runs 80 minutes; arrive five minutes early and note that arrivals more than 15 minutes late may require rescheduling. This experience is not suitable for vegans; if you need a vegan option, book the separate Make Your Own Chocolate workshop. If you have allergies, contact [email protected] before booking.
Why book it? For travelers who want an active food experience that’s warm, sensory and social, this workshop transforms a simple cup into a story of bean, place and technique. Whether you’re testing contrasts between single-origin bars or learning the correct froth and spice balance for an Aztec cup, the class delivers tactile skills and palate training in a compact lesson. It’s an ideal indoor pick-me-up on a London afternoon: engaging, educational and delicious.
Beyond technique, the workshop sharpens tasting vocabulary: instructors encourage you to note acid notes, roasted fruit hints and finish so you can compare bars in shops across London. It’s especially valuable for travelers who collect food experiences — you leave with practical methods for recreating the drinks, a clearer sense of ethical single-origin sourcing, and confidence to ask better questions at chocolate counters. If you are planning a rainy-day itinerary, this workshop is a reliably comforting indoor option that doubles as cultural education and hands-on craft and lasting memories.
The workshop is suitable for ages 8 and up.
This specific Hot Chocolate Workshop is not suitable for vegans; a separate Make Your Own Chocolate workshop is available for vegan-friendly options.
Please arrive five minutes early; if you are more than 15 minutes late the session may need to be rescheduled.
Contact [email protected] prior to booking to disclose any allergies so the instructors can plan accordingly.
Languages are not listed in the public description; contact the organizer for details if you need assistance in a language other than English.
The description does not specify take-home items or packages; ask at booking if you expect to receive samples or a printed recipe.
Melt Chocolates is a London-based chocolatier and experiential studio specialising in hands-on chocolate workshops and sensory events. Located in Notting Hill, Melt offers a diverse calendar of immersive classes that guide participants through bean-to-bar techniques, bonbon crafting, tempering, and traditional hot chocolate recipes. Each experience is led by experienced chocolatiers who combine practical skills with tasting sessions of single-origin chocolates and curated flavor pairings. Attendees learn technical processes such as roasting, grinding, conching, tempering, ganache creation, and bar moulding, and leave with handmade chocolates and practical knowledge to recreate recipes at home. Melt Chocolate’s public workshops include multi-hour masterclasses, bonbon courses, themed pairing evenings like tequila and chocolate, and ritual experiences such as cacao ceremonies and sound healing inside a Mongolian yurt. Private bookings and bespoke events are also available for groups seeking team-building, celebrations, or corporate hospitality in an intimate Notting Hill setting. The studio highlights provenance and education, emphasising single-origin tasting, historical context, and responsible sourcing during sessions. Practical details are straightforward: sessions typically last between one and three hours and include tasting, hands-on making, and takeaway chocolates. The London location makes Melt accessible to residents and visitors seeking culinary experiences in the city. Melt Chocolates combines craft, education, and sensory exploration to deliver memorable, skill-building experiences for chocolate lovers at every level. Sessions often include guided tastings of single-origin cacao from regions such as Madagascar, Ecuador and Ghana, and offer practical tips on pairing, storage, and ethical purchasing to support informed, responsible chocolate enjoyment and culinary curiosity.
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